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Together with women farmers in Odisha, India, Dr. Swati visited a field site to validate germplasms recommended by the national agricultural research and extension systems.

News: Climate, Food Security & Nutrition, Gender

World Food Prize Foundation Announces Recipient of the 2023 Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application

Global: Dr Swati Nayak is being recognised for her innovative approach to engaging farmers in demand-driven rice seed systems.

Opinion: Climate, Environment

Peatlands: How Sound Water Management Protects the World’s Largest Terrestrial Carbon Stock

Thomas Westhoff

Global: Preserving peatlands is critical to reaching biodiversity and climate goals.

News: Climate, Market Access

Kenyan Farmers Tap into the International Carbon Market

Farming First

Africa & Middle East: A new programme from Farm Africa is helping farmers connect to international carbon markets.

Opinion: Climate, Environment

It’s Time to Celebrate the Climate Benefits of Livestock Health

Carolin Schumacher

Africa & Middle East: Livestock farming, and in particular improving livestock health through vaccination, has positive climate and environmental impacts.

Opinion: Climate, Food Security & Nutrition, Gender

Cultivating Resilience: Uniting against Climate Change for Africa’s Food Future

Amath Pathé Sene

Africa & Middle East: Building resilience in food systems means increased attention, compassion and united action across Africa.

Opinion: Environment, Food Security & Nutrition, Market Access

Realising the Potential of Neglected Crops in Latin America

Lysiane Lefebvre, Valeria Piñeiro & Brian McNamara

Latin America & the Caribbean: Neglected crops can help improve livelihoods and nutrition, while reducing the environmental impacts of food production across Latin America.

Opinion: Climate

Unlocking the Power Of Youth in Tackling Climate Change

Elizabeth Wathuti

Africa & Middle East: Ahead of the Africa Climate Summit, youth leaders can come together to drive climate action at the African Youth Climate Assembly.

Opinion: Environment, Food Security & Nutrition

Is It Time to Rethink Agricultural Subsidies and Support in Sub-Saharan Africa?

Sandy Thomas

Africa & Middle East: The Global Panel on Agriculture and Food Systems for Nutrition and FAO Regional Office for Africa discuss agricultural subsidies in Africa.

"Simplex Chisale, Plant Doctor in Mitundu Village, Malawi"

News: Market Access

New Career Progression Website Launches to Help Agriculture Professionals

Farming First

Global: A new Skills for Agriculture website has been launched by CABI to help the career progression of professionals working in agriculture.

Opinion: Food Security & Nutrition

How Improved Crop Breeding is Shaping the World’s Youth

Michael Quinn

Global: Better crops are central to the welfare of youth, particularly in low- and middle-income countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Pictured: Panel members speaking at the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Leadership Dialogue on Science, Technology and Innovation.

News: Food Security & Nutrition

Science, Technology and Innovation Approaches Paving the Way Forward for Food Systems Transformation

Farming First

Global: UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment recognised the importance of science, technology and innovation approaches as evidence-based guides to shape national and sub-national food systems transformation.

Opinion: Food Security & Nutrition

Food Banks Respond to Crises by Serving 32 Million People in 2022

Doug O’Brien

Global: The Global FoodBanking Network’s (GFN) annual network survey has revealed that GFN members connected more than 32 million people to food in 2022.

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